Is the 2018 AUDI A6 safe to drive?

The 2018 AUDI A6 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION recall for the 2018 AUDI A6? (Campaign #18V370000)

The airbag sensor in your Audi is like a smart mat that sits under the front passenger seat. It helps the airbag system decide whether to deploy the passenger airbag. In certain 2012-2018 models, this sensor can wear out or get damaged, making it less effective. If the sensor fails, the airbag might not deploy when you need it most - in a crash. This could lead to serious injury or even worse. Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, so you can drive with peace of mind.

Campaign 18V370000

High Priority Plain English 2018-06-04

What This Recall Means

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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

What Happened

The airbag sensor in your Audi is like a smart mat that sits under the front passenger seat. It helps the airbag system decide whether to deploy the passenger airbag. In certain 2012-2018 models, this sensor can wear out or get damaged, making it less effective.

Risk if Unfixed

If the sensor fails, the airbag might not deploy when you need it most - in a crash. This could lead to serious injury or even worse.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty sensor with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, so you can drive with peace of mind.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V370000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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